Apostolic Prefecture of Battambang
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| Statistics | |
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| Country: | Cambodia |
| Rite: | Latin |
| Area: | 80,430 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
3.6 million (2002) 3,206 (0.1%) |
| Bishop: | Enrique Figaredo Alvargonzales, S.J. |
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The Apostolic Prefecture of Battambang is a territorial subdivision of the Roman Catholic Church in Cambodia.
The prefecture covers an area of 80,430 km² of north-western Cambodia, covering the provinces Battambang, Pursat, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Thom, Siemreap, Preah Vihear, Oddar Meancheay, Banteay Meanchey and Pailin. As of 2002, of the 3.6 million citizen 3,206 are member of the catholic church. The prefecture is subdivided into 8 parishes, and has 10 priests altogether.
[edit] History
The prefecture was erected on September 26, 1968, when the Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh (which was until then responsible for all of Cambodia) was split into three parts.
[edit] Bishops
- Enrique Figaredo Alvargonzales, S.J.: appointed April 1 2000
- Paul Tep Im Sotha: September 26 1968 - May 1975 (died)
